December 24, 2018
Location: Each city in metropolitan Khartoum (Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North) and in other cities and locations across Sudan.
Event: A demonstration is expected on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at 1 p.m. in Abu Jinzeer Square in Khartoum. Demonstrations are also expected in Khartoum and in other cities and locations across Sudan in the coming days to protest against the government’s austerity measures. U.S. Embassy Khartoum is also aware of an increased presence of Sudanese armed forces in Khartoum.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Stay home if possible, and exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Keep a low profile
- Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Sudan
+ (249) (187) 022871
+ (249) (187) 022000 (after hours) ACSKhartoum@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Sudan Country Information
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